Math | Writing | Critical Reading

Hart Nelson's SAT tutoring services are structured to address the unique needs of each student. We begin with a diagnostic test and qualitative assessment to determine the student's particular strengths and weaknesses. This diagnostic forms the foundation of the plan that we then create. While we cover all subjects, we will first spend the most time addressing areas where the student has the most potential to improve.

All of our tutoring is based upon three major facets:

Content Review
Students will learn and review concepts and processes that are required for success on the SAT. The tutor tailors the content review to each student's needs based on the diagnostic process and ongoing assessments. Concept review includes such topics as basic algebra, geometry, and problem solving in math; vocabulary, efficient reading, and question-type analysis in reading comprehension; and essay construction, subject/verb agreement, and dangling-modifier identification in writing/grammar (and a lot more!). The purpose of this phase is to ensure that students have the building blocks required to solve the problems posed to them on the tests.

Getting Used to Content in Test Format
Problems on the SAT are rarely addressed in a modular and linear fashion. Thus, students must learn to integrate the different content and processes they learn, as well as develop an understanding of the common problem types emphasized on the exam. The purpose of this phase is to familiarize students with the actual problems and the multiple concepts and processes they will have to use to solve those problems.

Practice and Review
Finally, when students are comfortable with the concepts and skills required for the SAT, students will learn to address the test holistically. This section will emphasize timing and how to create an individualized strategy for guessing and leaving questions blank if necessary. Students will also be exposed, in this phase, to the rigors of the full test and the pitfalls they may encounter.

This linear, logical, and graduated method addresses the needs of students at all levels. The result is that the student feels more comfortable with the test, gains the confidence to approach novel problems, and develops important problem-solving skills that that can be used beyond the course.

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